IMF upgrades Qatar 2014 growth forecast to 5.9%
The International Monetary Fund yesterday raised GDP forecasts for Qatar to 5.9% from 5%, citing “a large public investment programme…
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Qatar backed investment manager sets up in Geneva, launches European long/short hedge fund
Aventicum Capital Management today announces the launch of its second investment business, Aventicum Alternative Equities, as the group expands its…
Dubai gold trade reached $75 billion in 2013
A hefty $75 billion worth of gold, or about 40% of the world’s physical bullion exchange, was traded through Dubai last…
Commercial Bank’s Al Waseela wins ‘Qatar equity fund of the year’ award
Commercial Bank’s Al Waseela fund has won the ‘Qatar Equity Fund of the Year’ award at the annual Mena Fund…
JPMorgan Said to Probably Join Morgan Stanley on Emaar Mall IPO
JPMorgan Chase & Co. will probably join Morgan Stanley as global coordinator on the initial public offering of Emaar Properties…
Kuwait Telco Zain Signs $250 Mln Murabaha Facility
Zain Group, a pioneer of mobile telecommunications in eight markets across the Middle East and Africa, has secured a USD…
Investcorp in deal with Eyck Capital
Bahrain-based Investcorp's US-based hedge fund business and Eyck Capital Management a London-based investment manager led by Khing Oei, yesterday announced…
Dubai Investments: all set for a makeover
Dubai Investments is among a few contenders gearing up to join the Emerging Market Index in May as its stocks…
Standard Chartered in deal with Capital Club
Standard Chartered Bank and Capital Club Bahrain have signed a strategic agreement implementing a plan benefiting "priority" and "international banking"…
Scottish Trade to Middle East Increases 13%, According to Most Recent Government Figures
Scottish exports grew to US$2.01 billion in the Middle East and to US$43 billion worldwide in 2012, according to the…
GCC bonds, sukuk primary issuances total $97bn in 2013
The aggregate primary issuance of bonds and sukuks in the Gulf Cooperation Council region totalled $97.7bn in 2013, up 14.5%…
Dubai World brings in Blackstone for ‘fresh pair of eyes’ on debt repayment
Dubai World, whose debt problems sparked the 2009 financial crisis in the emirate, feels the need for a “fresh pair…